Putin said the government should take additional measures to offset the impact of the attack.

In a joint statement, Israel's prime minister, defense minister and chief of staff said the Israel Defense Forces will continue decisive operations to eliminate threats, destroy infrastructure and maintain the security zone in southern Lebanon.

Wind shows 83 Hong Kong IPOs raised HK$208.02bn in 1H 2026, nearly double 42 deals in 1H 2025; proceeds rose about 90% YoY from HK$109.04bn. Around 10 companies are slated to list in Hong Kong this week. By contrast, the secondary market is softer: the HSI and other major indices hit intraday YTD lows today. Market participants say with external interest rates and capital flows still unsettled, Hong Kong equities are likely to remain range-bound as markets digest listings, making a swift broad-based rally unlikely. They recommend focusing allocations on AI-supported segments, names attracting southbound flows, and subsectors with stronger fundamentals.